N4O2Si4
N4O2Si4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating silicon oxynitride compound characterized by its wide band gap and structural versatility.
About N4O2Si4
N4O2Si4 is a wide-band-gap insulating material that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its unique composition of silicon, nitrogen, and oxygen suggests a robust framework capable of maintaining structural integrity under diverse conditions.
As a highly stable material with numerous reported structures, it is a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating advanced dielectric or structural ceramics. Its electronic character makes it a candidate for applications requiring reliable insulation in demanding environments.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for N4O2Si4, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where N4O2Si4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about N4O2Si4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is N4O2Si4?
N4O2Si4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating silicon oxynitride compound characterized by its wide band gap and structural versatility.
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How It Compares
As a thermodynamically stable member of this chemical space, N4O2Si4 serves as a foundational example of how silicon-based oxynitrides can achieve structural stability, providing a baseline for future exploration of related complex ternary or quaternary systems.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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